LITTLE ANTHONY'S ITALIAN PIZZERIA
407 MANDALAY AVE, Clearwater FL 33767 · 727-240-1475
Last inspected Feb 4, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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FEB 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 26 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Dawn dish soap stored on ice machine.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Middle reach in freezer bottom shelf soiled.
Jul 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets on not inverted.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy grease build up beneath fryers. Soiled floor under reach in coolers. Floors under dishwasher, prep tables, storage shelves heavily soiled. Debris under soda machine.
Interior/entrance and exit of pizza oven heavily soiled. Conveyor track heavily soiled.
Jul 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bar glass washer 0 ppm.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Front area-corrected on site. Men's room soap dispenser empty and sitting on counter. Ladies room dispenser empty in last stall area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Clear plastic doors soiled on ice machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets on not inverted.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Two broken lids on breading bins. One held together with clear tape.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy grease build up beneath fryers. Soiled floor under reach in coolers. Floors under dishwasher, prep tables, storage shelves heavily soiled. Debris under soda machine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer-glass chiller.
Interior/entrance and exit of pizza oven heavily soiled. Conveyor track heavily soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Glass chiller in bar has broken glasss on bottom of interior unit.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on floor in storage area.
Jan 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked wings, Manicotti. Cooked pasta.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Interior of pizza oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Input side.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on floor in storage area.
Aug 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on floor in storage room.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen/thawed burger sitting on work table in kitchen. Put under running water.
Jan 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Conveyor oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooler next to fryer.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop sitting in mop sink.
Sep 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher and glass washer 0 ppm, container is full, not dispensing.
Jul 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher and glass washer 0 ppm, container is full, not dispensing.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by waste can and tray of pizza. Items moved.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Pickle bucket on floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.